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 Alberta vs BC: Building a Pipeline Without Chaos?

Alberta vs BC: Building a Pipeline Without Chaos?

Jeannette Rocher December 18, 2025

Alberta and Ottawa have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to build a pipeline to the BC coast but the deal is far from simple. Higher carbon taxes, Clean Electricity Regulations, and potential opposition from Read More

 AB Separation Question gets a revamp | Mitch Sylvestre

AB Separation Question gets a revamp | Mitch Sylvestre

Jeannette Rocher December 16, 2025

The Alberta Prosperity Project has come forward with a new question on separation that it hopes will be put on a petition and then put to voters in a referendum. Recent amendments to Bill 14…the Read More

 Who’s Responsible for Alberta’s Growing Debt? | CTF

Who’s Responsible for Alberta’s Growing Debt? | CTF

Jeannette Rocher December 15, 2025

We all know that Canada has a growing problem with debt … but apparently, so does Alberta.  The question is, why are we going into debt?  Do we need to be doing this, is it justified, Read More

 Canada’s Political Affairs Update | Brian Lilley | December 9th, 2025

Canada’s Political Affairs Update | Brian Lilley | December 9th,

Jeannette Rocher December 9, 2025

It was only on November 27th, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding concerning a new pipeline project. But now the Liberal government is saying it can’t Read More

 Ottawa-Alberta Pipeline Controversy | Brian Lilley | December 2nd, 2025

Ottawa-Alberta Pipeline Controversy | Brian Lilley | December 2nd, 2025

Jeannette Rocher December 2, 2025

It’s been a few days since a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Prime Minister and Alberta’s premier and it’s garnering praise from some and criticism from others. But will a Read More

 Is the pipeline plan missing anything? | Brian Lilley | November 26th, 2025

Is the pipeline plan missing anything? | Brian Lilley |

Jeannette Rocher November 25, 2025

There’s More speculation that there is a memorandum of understanding between the feds and Alberta including support for an oil pipeline. Here to discuss this along with other federal political issues is Brian Lilley Read More

 Tri-Community Childcare Society named finalist for grant

Tri-Community Childcare Society named finalist for grant

Heidi Echavarria November 13, 2025

Good news for Southern Alberta! A local group called the Tri-Community Childcare Society, has been named one of four finalists across Canada, for the Raise the Barn Winfield Grant. The award, sponsored by agriculture company Read More

 Time to roll back the clock and check your smoke alarms

Time to roll back the clock and check your smoke

Heidi Echavarria October 31, 2025

This Sunday, November 3, marks the annual fall time change. At 2:00 a.m. Mountain Time, clocks will roll back one hour, giving everyone an extra hour of sleep. Well, It also serves as a reminder to Read More

 Alberta teachers returning to work | Dave Naylor | October 30th, 2025

Alberta teachers returning to work | Dave Naylor | October

Jeannette Rocher October 30, 2025

More than 50,000 Alberta teachers trudged back to the classrooms on Wednesday after back to work legislation was passed by the Alberta government.  Under the law the teachers will get a 12% raise over four years, with Read More

 The new growth and engagement director | Trevor Lewington | October 29th, 2025

The new growth and engagement director | Trevor Lewington |

Jeannette Rocher October 29, 2025

In today’s complex economy, there’s a lot going on – especially with tariff challenges from the US and China.  How can our governments and businesses keep the economy strong?  Joining us to chat about Read More

 What Alberta’s independence could mean for Indigenous land

What Alberta’s independence could mean for Indigenous land

Heidi Echavarria October 16, 2025

Tensions over Alberta’s independence have resurfaced as Bill 54 reignites debate on the province’s right to separate. But beneath the political discourse lies a deeper question — what would happen to Indigenous lands and treaty Read More

 Alberta parents face fraud threat amid teacher strike

Alberta parents face fraud threat amid teacher strike

Heidi Echavarria October 15, 2025

On Tuesday afternoon, the Government of Alberta announced that parents could now apply through the Parent Payment Program portal, which provides support during the teacher strike. Shortly after, parents were warned to watch out for Read More

 Teachers Strike; AB Legislative Update

Teachers Strike; AB Legislative Update

Jeannette Rocher October 1, 2025

On this week’s legislative update: Alberta Teachers are set to strike on Monday, October 6th, while the province is offering $150 a week to families with children under 12. Meanwhile, five provinces raise their minimum wage, Read More

 What Must Change for Autistic Children

What Must Change for Autistic Children

Jeannette Rocher September 30, 2025

Recently folks in southern Alberta have been paying close attention to a tragically developing story in the Crowsnest Pass. A young autistic boy vanished without a trace while out for a walk with other young Read More

 Lethbridge hosting memorial vigil honouring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Lethbridge hosting memorial vigil honouring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Heidi Echavarria September 19, 2025

Last week, the public assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Christian and conservative commentator, shook North America and continues to reverberate around the world. Since then, numerous actions have been held to show support to Kirk’Read More

 Lethbridge Police-K9 2026 Calendar launches supporting retired dogs

Lethbridge Police-K9 2026 Calendar launches supporting retired dogs

Heidi Echavarria September 18, 2025

With the aim of supporting police and military service dogs in Canada, the Lethbridge Police K9 2026 Calendar is now available for purchase online and at the Lethbridge Police Service station. Proceeds from this fur-tastic charity Read More

 City Council Candidate | Kaitte Aurora | Sept 18th, 2025

City Council Candidate | Kaitte Aurora | Sept 18th, 2025

Jeannette Rocher September 18, 2025

We continue introducing you to candidates who are running for a seat on Lethbridge city council in the October 20th municipal election. When you say someone is a rocket scientist you’re usually referring to Read More

 City Council Candidate | Al Beeber | Sept 16th, 2025

City Council Candidate | Al Beeber | Sept 16th, 2025

Jeannette Rocher September 16, 2025

We continue to interview candidates vying for a seat on Lethbridge City Council, giving them an opportunity to share their platform and vision for our city.  Today, we welcome a name you might recognize from Read More

 City Council Canidate | Belinda Crowson | Sept 10th, 2025

City Council Canidate | Belinda Crowson | Sept 10th, 2025

Jeannette Rocher September 10, 2025

As next month’s municipal election approaches (Oct 20), we are taking some time to meet the candidates running for Lethbridge City Council. Belinda Crowson is an incumbent seeking a third term as councillor.  Read More

 City Council Canidate | Rajko Dodic | Sept 9th, 2025

City Council Canidate | Rajko Dodic | Sept 9th, 2025

Jeannette Rocher September 9, 2025

It won’t be long before municipal elections take place across Alberta. It’s happening on Oct. 20th.  Today we have the opportunity to speak with one of the candidates vying for a seat on Read More

 Concerns raised over attacks against on-duty first responders

Concerns raised over attacks against on-duty first responders

Heidi Echavarria September 8, 2025

The Lethbridge Fire Fighters Association is concerned about the rising issue of violence against firefighter-paramedics while on duty and are calling for stronger protection. The President of the Lethbridge Fire Fighters Association, Brent Nunweiler, says Read More

 Evangelistic ministry on the streets of Lethbridge

Evangelistic ministry on the streets of Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria August 18, 2025

Over 100 young people from Lethbridge, Calgary, Brooks, Red Deer, Edmonton, and Manitoba gathered to do some street preaching this past weekend in Lethbridge. Their journey began at Henderson Lake Park and continued to Major Magrath Read More

 Highway 3 realignment in Fort Macleod to begin next year

Highway 3 realignment in Fort Macleod to begin next year

Heidi Echavarria August 13, 2025

A major step forward for Fort Macleod — Stage 1A of the Highway 3 realignment is in motion. Alberta’s Transportation Minister says the project will boost local development and strengthen a key economic corridor in the Read More

 Lethbridge Jewish leader disagrees with Canada’s position on Palestine

Lethbridge Jewish leader disagrees with Canada’s position on Palestine

Heidi Echavarria August 8, 2025

Canada’s plan to recognized Palestine as a state has sparked national debate and local voices are weighing in. Garry Kohn, leader of Lethbridge’s Hebrew Congregation, expressed strong disagreement with the decision, speaking on Read More

 Semi-truck driver charged for collision under Whoop-Up Bridge

Semi-truck driver charged for collision under Whoop-Up Bridge

Heidi Echavarria August 7, 2025

Lethbridge Police have charged the semi-trailer driver involved in the Whoop-Up bridge incident. On Wednesday morning a semi-truck with a flatbed loaded with two excavating vehicles was traveling to a west Lethbridge construction site. The Read More

 O-Neg Blood Drive Needs Donors in Lethbridge

O-Neg Blood Drive Needs Donors in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria August 5, 2025

Every time you donate blood, you save three lives, and it only takes an hour. Donating blood is an altruistic act for millions of Canadian, but more donors are always needed. Canadian Blood Services is Read More

 Lethbridge Police Service to launch body-worn cameras next year

Lethbridge Police Service to launch body-worn cameras next year

Heidi Echavarria July 31, 2025

Starting next year, front-line officers with the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) will begin wearing body-worn cameras, a move driven by a provincial mandate aimed at increasing transparency and public trust in law enforcement. LPS Chief Read More

 Explore Lethbridge App sees strong start

Explore Lethbridge App sees strong start

Heidi Echavarria July 30, 2025

Tourism Lethbridge is pleased with the early response to its new app. The Explore Lethbridge App, which launched in June, has more than 300 users already signed up. Dominika Wojcik with Tourism Lethbridge explains the app Read More

 Alberta Politics Update – Tyler Dawson – July 30th, 2025

Alberta Politics Update – Tyler Dawson – July 30th, 2025

Jeannette Rocher July 30, 2025

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took part in the sole by-election debate Tuesday night for the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot – this is the riding where more than 200 candidates are running – thanks for the longest ballot committee…Read More

 Communities in Bloom at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

Communities in Bloom at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

Heidi Echavarria July 25, 2025

Today, Communities in Bloom judges visited the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, as the site proudly takes part in the 31st edition of the national Communities in Bloom program. This year, the Garden is being evaluated Read More

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  • Two Lethbridge park playgrounds undergoing replacement

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  • Art’s Alive program marks 49 years in Lethbridge

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